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Maggie, Bart and Lisa Simpson, four-month-old kittens. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: The Simpsons

We’ve got KITTENS!

Dorris James, who will turn 100 on Sept. 28, 2024, displays a crocheted tablecloth that she made several decades ago. The photo was taken on Sept. 11, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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A century of Alaska memories

Homer homesteader Dorris James turns 100

Chicago artist Kathleen Dose-Koehl and assistant RJ Nelson sit in front of the newly sketched mural on the side of a building on Homer Spit Road, ready to begin painting on Monday. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Chicago artist to create Spit mural

Artist Kathleen Dose-Koehl returns to Homer for Alaska World Arts Festival

Paris Chansons perform on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Homer Council on the Arts as part of the Alaska World Arts Festival. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Jazz ensemble highlights first weekend of World Arts Fest

The first week of Homer’s sixth annual Alaska World Arts Festival kicked off last weekend with storytelling events…

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The perfect relationship

Our food system is dependent on entrepreneurial farmers and dependable, hungry customers

Photo courtesy of the John Secora Collection Joseph Secora was one of few individuals to live year-round on Tustumena Lake. He placer mined for gold on Indian Creek and completed three cabins in the area.

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Cosmopolitan Tustumena — Part 2

In 1880, before anyone was recorded as a resident on Tustumena Lake, the U.S. Census noted the general…

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Doenjang JJigae is an earthy and refreshing stew that can be prepared in less than an hour.

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Stewing up the spirit of Chuseok

Salty Doenjang JJigae is earthy and refreshing

“Party Time,” “Love and Roses,” and “Cherry Delight” cakes, created with acrylic, plastic foam and beads on cradled board, are part of Sami Ali’s collection “The Death of Retail” on display at Homer Council on the Arts through September 2024. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Exploring the fall of retail

A mixed media show by Anchorage artist Sami Ali opened Sept. 6 at HCOA

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Best Bets

Mark your calendars for some important events coming up! Stop by Christian Community Church this evening for a…

Naomi & Wynonna, 1-year-old and 5-month-old mother-daughter duo. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: The Judds

This charming pair are still here waiting to be adopted. They’re gentle cats with great personalities and it’s…

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The best food deals

Get your share of the bounty at the Homer Farmers Market

This apple cinnamon quinoa granola is only mildly sweet, perfect as a topping for honeyed yogurt or for eating plain with milk. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Building warm memories of granola and grandma

My little boy can hop on his bike or wet his boots in the mud puddles on the…